The average time it takes for an ambulance in the West Midlands to respond to a Road Traffic Accident has been revealed, with response times improving by almost a quarter over the past few years.

The data, uncovered by experts at RTA Law with a Freedom of Information request, has found that in 2022 the average response time was 30 minutes.

However, the most recent figures, from 2024, have dropped to 23. When it comes to the time it takes to get a patient to the hospital, times have remained steady, at 20 minutes.

The RTA Law Freedom of Information request also revealed that the number of callouts has declined, suggesting people in the area are becoming safer drivers.

In 2022 there were 9,099 incidents, in 2023 this rose to 9,454, but in 2024, there was an 8% drop down to 8,693.

Rod Mitchell, from RTA Law who uncovered the data after submitting a Freedom of Information request, said: “When it comes to road traffic accidents, every second counts.

“The sooner an ambulance can reach a casualty and get them the help they need, the better their chances of survival and long-term recovery. In emergency medicine, this is known as the ‘golden hour’, the crucial first 60 minutes after a traumatic injury.

"It’s during this time that swift medical intervention is most likely to prevent serious complications, reduce long-term damage, and save lives.

“Behind every response time is a real person, someone’s child, parent or partner, and every moment saved brings them closer to the care they urgently need and the people who matter most."